Have been volunteering for 3 weeks now and really enjoying it 3 courses consisting of Frittata for starter, Stew and Spring Greens and Hot Cross Bun pudding

This was my second week as pot washer. Again thoroughly enjoyed being part of a friendly and welcoming team! Sam

It was great to have you there, Sam. We had an awesome foursome at FoodCycle with Martin and Gill on the cooking team: Martin's mushroom stroganoff was delicious and Gill made a creamy rice pudding with a peachy compote. Sam is an absolute asset in the kitchen - she whipped round the dishes like a whirlwind and had the kitchen clean and tidy in record time, while Neil was front of house helping the hosting team giving out the takeaways and goody bags to our guests. 43 guests and 6 volunteers all given a takeaway meal to eat at home. Brilliant help again from the GoodGym team.

There were limited ingredients in the food surplus, but what we did have was two crates of sweet potatoes that Gill had collected at the weekend. So she was soon helping Dean to count out 100 potatoes to get roasted for the main course. Martin was keen to put together a tasty topping to turn them into loaded jackets. While the two continued with the cooking Sam arrived for her first FoodCycle task and only her second GoodGym task. We were so pleased to welcome her to the kitchen crew. She had opted to be the pot washer and so spent most of the evening up to her elbows in washing up water. She did a fabulous job. We had 46 guests to feed and another 7 takeaways, but we git everything out on time and there were lots of empty plates and positive feedback from many if our guests.

Great work team, it is much appreciated.

Another busy night at FoodCycle and a trio of GoodGymers supported the team in creating a delicious three course meal out of very few ingredients. Martin and Gill turned a crate of parsnips into an interesting parsnip and carrot loaf with a side of mushroom pasta. They then turned their attention to several packs of hot cross buns. layered up with some chips and soaked in an egg, cream and butter mixture. Baked in the oven to make an alternative to bread and butter pudding. Darshini joined the hosting team and then did a grand job of clearing and washing up. Well done team, another great evening.

2 Goodgymers helped out at Foodcycle this week. I worked with the kitchen team to create a delicious 3 course meal that Dee served up with the hosting team. Today we served 39 people who enjoyed, Leek and Potato soup, roasted veg paster bake and a plum cake and custard for dessert. Great effort tonight by all that attended 👏

4 Goodgymers turned out to support FoodCycle this afternoon and their help was invaluable. Gill was on food collection and brought a haul which included a large amount of carrots, parsnips and grapes to provide inspiration for tonight’s meal. After opening up the church and weighing the produce she was joined by Martin and the rest of the cooking team and they were soon busy preparing for tonight’s meal. Martin and Gill peeling a mountain of carrots and parsnips which Martin transformed into a delicious soup with leeks, potatoes and some tasty flavourings. Some of the carrots were used in the vegetable tagine, and Gill had also prepped a mixed salad and dressing before heading off for the evening. Soon after Dee and Omar arrived to help the hosting team set up the tables and get ready to serve the meal to the guests. Another delicious meal which was well received. Great work team!